Test Code LAB405 MAGNESIUM, URINE, RANDOM
Additional Codes
Internal: 10346
External: MAGUR
Beaker: LAB405
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Sterile Urine Container, Metal Free
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Preferred Volume: 10 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Procedure: Collect a random urine specimen in leakproof plastic urine container with no additives.
Specimen Processing: Aliquot a random urine specimen. Store and transport refrigerated. Acidify urine to pH of 1 with 6N HCL prior to analysis. Centrifuge aliquots before testing.
Stability:
Temperature | Time |
---|---|
Room Temp | 3 days |
Refrigerated | 3 days |
Frozen (-20 øC) | 1 year |
Method
Colorimetric
Synonyms
Mg, Urine, Random
CPT Codes
83735
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Reference Lab
SCHS